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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.79, 3,199.37 and 1,410.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.79, 3,199.37 and 1,410.27 is: 1,945.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.79 : 3,199.37 = 1,410.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.79/3,199.37 = 1,410.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.79x = 3,199.37 × 1,410.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.79x = 4,511,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,975.53/2,318.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.83

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